CCM EXam, Questions and Tips

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:confused: I'm going to be taking the CCM Exam for the first time this Fall, and would like to hear from those who have taken it; i.e. what study materials (if any), did you find useful, and which areas of the test were the hardest? Thanks!:wink2:

what type of cm are you all doing.I live in ATL and I do ur/dcp dual role as a RN.

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I do telephonic CM. I believe it is preferred but not required for my job, but I want to have it. I am a sucker for a new challenge. I told myself I was not going to check the website today, but I couldn't help myself! I made the mistake of clicking on a new application, and now my dashboard changed to reflect the application process. I don't know why I did that. I will keep praying my name shows up in the database, but I am tired of looking for it. I get a nervous twinge in my stomach just thinking I may have failed! One person I know said she hasn't given it a second thought since she took it! I envy her for that.

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I do telephonic cm as well. Not required for my job but I want it in case I leave. So many other employers have it listed as a requirement. I checked my dashboard today too. I couldn't help it. Don't know why I did that to myself. I'm just ready to get my results lol.

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I just checked database same # in database,nothing on dashboard.Lets have a great weekend,no worries.We will hear next week.

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LOL yes have a wonderful weekend. I will start obsessing again on monday!!! ;)

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Good morning.Its another week.I just spoke with someone at CCM they are trying to get all results for everyone that took the exam in July out by the end of this week,my heart is beating fast:redbeathe.I asked her since th e deadline for the next exam is August 15 if(which I know all of us passed) their people that failed if they can take the test in December she yes even though the deadline is 8/15.She said to check our dashboards.I pray for passing results for all of us.:)

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Thanks for the update. I'm driving myself nuts!!!! I just need to know lol.

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I hope you all pass but, IMHO the test and certification is B__S _and a racket. I have told employers just that. My experience speaks for itself and if they think letters after my name are more important than my cv then they can keep their job. If you are case manager wannabe, well that's another story.

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D'cm if you didn't take the test or don't have plans to test good for you. However for those of us who did we did for a reason, regardless of career experience, employer requirements etc. I don't think the cert is is bs or racket. IMHO you should keep your snide comments to yourself.

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Specializes in Occupational Health Nurse/ case manager.
I hope you all pass but IMHO the test and certification is B__S _and a racket. I have told employers just that. My experience speaks for itself and if they think letters after my name are more important than my cv then they can keep their job. If you are case manager wannabe, well that's another story.[/quote']

d'cm,

Yes, it's great you have experience, but it is not tested and proved by a standard. How does an employer know you have the knowledge and skills necessary if you have not been proved by examination? Certification is not only for the certificant but for the safety of the consumer who will be the receipient of a case manager's services.

Go for certification and prove you have the skills! You will be so happy you did.

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I knew if I checked here, I would feel better!! I took the exam July 19th and you have all expressed my feelings, exactly!! It is good to know I am not alone! Hang in there and good luck to all!!!

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great response JerseyLilly to d'cm.d'cm what are you so angry about?

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